Monday, September 27, 2010

As you may have seen in da comments section of this blog, there was a note from fine American Art Gallagher regarding an attack on his blog, MoreMonmouthMusings.

Now, in our great nation we great Americans have da right to do some pretty unbelievable things. One of those things is da freedom to be able to think for ourselves. Another is to actually stand by and even show support for a political party or a candidate for political office. No laws broken here - just facts from our founding fathers.

Senor Gallagher has that right. However, since he is not a "newspaper man," then there may be a small fringe out there that for some strange and potentially possibly personal reasons who don't believe he has that right - and maybe for a reason you might not think.

Before ad advent of things like personal computers, smartphones, and basically any technology and da blogisphere after 2002, we only had newspapers to tell us things. We took their word to be true, because there was no real way to prove otherwise, and they cornered da market on local information. Then as these "newspapermen" watched in horror, along came blogging.

Now, to be fair, someone like former Snoozer editor "Has-Bean" has da absolute right to say this blog is "Bull-@#$%", because much like we can nickname him "Has-Bean" we believe in da First Amendment. Everybody, including "Has-Bean" has da right to their opinions and beliefs, and we will not take away "Has-Bean's right to his opinions. That would be against what our Founding Fathers stood for when a number of them were anonymous bloggers of their day. "Has-Bean" has said many unusual things about this blog, as claiming once that what is written here "pulls da wings off flies" and that somehow we are a "dry gulcher." We could question what that meant, however those comments are so outwardly bizarre and we don't even have da first clue as to what he meant, so why bother.

And, to be fair, they have da right our Founding Fathers gave us to not like this blog or any other. However, from a purely psychological standpoint, one might think that they may think they are bigger and better than bloggers, because they use actual paper and maybe even typewriters to write what they wrote, and we bloggers use cyberspace?

DaTruth is, despite what some who wear those funny paper newspaper hats might think, blogging is now not just on-par with newspapers, in some cases we in da blogisphere have pushed beyond paper pushers and maybe even dare we say have pushed beyond weekly coupon shoppers like da Snoozer. While we don't know da exact number of MoreMonmouthMusings readers, we know that number is quite large - and we also know statistically that daTruthSquad does pretty well too -- and our blogs don't litter driveways, get caught in da blades of lawnmowers or get shredded by snowblowers or just turn to mush on wet lawns.

This, of course, brings us to da September BaconHead Award.

Like we said before, anybody can be a blogger and blogs are everywhere. In fact, during a recent meeting in Manalapan of GOP'er candidates last week at da Monmouth County Library, at least three bloggers were in attendance. Two of them have blogs, or claim they do on their campaign website - Andy Boy & Jordan "Stu." Da other, of course, was daTruthSquad who was also in da County Library in a quiet and unassuming way milling about room and striking up a chat with some people in attendance, and we must admit there were a lot of people there.

Da BaconHead Award was created, ironically, to highlight da blunders or bizarre behavior or actions or statements of people who stick their foot deep into da hole of "duh." Many great Americans have won this award, from "Has-Bean" to da Queen to even former Governor Con-Zine, and it doesn't take someone with or without a brainpan to know why.

In this great nation of ours, we have da right to think and believe many things. We can believe in infanticide if we so desire, or -gasp - even decide to trust da blogisphere over coupon clipping weekly so-called newspapers. And, while we can't scream "fire" in a crowded theater, we can blog. DaTruthSquad has always had this underlying suspicion that folks like "Has-Bean" don't like bloggers because we do something that he does - write an "editorial" of da events of life. Are we stepping on "Has-Bean's" toes? Who is to say. However, you have to admit it makes a great theory.

DaTruth is, if Has-Bean wants to have only one source of information that people must and should read, then it's a sad assessment but he may be living in da wrong country. Here in da great US of A, we have this little thing that da Founding Fathers thought of called da First Amendment, freedom of choice, liberty, and yes - hard to believe - but we even have da right to read and dare we say - even write blogs! If Kommissar Has-Bean wants people to read his and only his scribings, then maybe he should consider a change of address, such as buying a new home on Barratta Alley" at Ahmadinejad-acres" in Tehran, or considering a job with da government press in North Korea. There he can guarantee he will have no other opinions getting in da way of his. In this nation, we have da right to disagree with opinions, and yes even blog about them, without da fear of being locked away eating half-cooked rice with da occasional luke-warm pumpkin soup in a North Korean labor camp.

So, for thinking that anonymous bloggers such as Abram N. Spanel, daTruthSquad and alike aren't deserving to share da same oxygen as a "paper boy," and maybe for even thinking that what eventually winds up in his bathroom's U-bend isn't all that odiferous, while we don't have any brain pans available, we do have a supply of BaconHead Awards --- and Greggo "Has-Bean" Bean, you sir are da proud recipient of da September award --- and we suspect there's probably more than enough room on your award wall to hang one of these.

Friday, September 17, 2010

At one of our recent TruthTeller Pizza and Pasta get togethers, one of our TruthTellers asked a question that left us all puzzled. Da Question was - Who is running against da Yorktowne Club darlings?

We started looking at each other a bit perplexed. We weren't sure at first, but it wasn't until we looked back at the unofficial Monmouth County election records from June that we found these two guys actually won an election, albeit unopposed. We decided to look into their campaign further, and here's what we found.

ISSUE 1: CAMPAIGN WEBSITE.After an exhausting search of a number of internet search engines, we couldn't find any campaign website for the unknown candidates. Their GOP'er challengers Andy Boy and Jordan "Stu" Maskowitz have one. Theirs has pictures and alleged facts and everything. As for da unknown Democratic candidates - Nothing. No websiteto be found, no platform to be found, no nothing to be found. Whatever their "message" is, it's apparently not getting out through the worldwide web.

ISSUE 3: WHO ARE THESE GUYS:We had to do some digging, but we did determine that da two unknown candidates actually live in Manalapan (unlike questions raised in two other recent elections). While we wouldn't know them if we tripped over them, we are going to give them da benefit of da doubt that they actually know they are running against da GOP'ers. As for their names, some people who comment on this blog have affectionately began referring to them as "Beevis and Butthead." Until they solve da perils of Issue #4, then we'll either refer to them as da mythical cartoon characters or just as "Da Unknown Candidates."

ISSUE 6: ELEC REPORTS:Apparently they learned from a certain 2006 candidate that those records probably should be filed. They seem to be up to date, so they get brownie points for following da rules. We will not take off any points for handwriting.

DaTruth is, this election was expected to be fairly quiet anyway, but that would favor da GOP'ers due to da wave of GOP-ness going on in da county. To be fair, one has to remember these candidates were chosen when there was an unwritten alliance in place and da Queen and Mayor Andy Boy were chummy. Unfortunately for da Queen and da Capo di Tutti Capi, that alliance rug was pulled out from under them after da fact, leaving their unknown and apparently underfunded candidates according to da ELEC reports up against da darlings of da Yorktowne Club.

Is it safe to say this could turn out to be a very one-sided election, and potentially a landslide win for da GOP'ers? Da answer to that is --- unless da "Spectacularly Unknown Candidates" actually become candidates and make some noise. Even da Manalapan Democrats website has no info about them as of this date - just about their 2009 candidate - and he lost!

Honestly, we're not even sure if they are going to put up a fight, or even some token resistance. So, in order to make this a more lively election campaign, daTruthSquad is going to go out on a limb here and make a friendly wager with da Unknown Candidates and da Cadre too.

Ready ---

If both da Manalapan Democrat Unknown Candidates defeat both of da Manalapan GOP'ers, then daTruthSquad vows not to blog at all about Manalapan for all of 2011 - one full year - 365 days!

If either "Beevis or Butthead" as some people call them beat current Mayor Andy Boy, then daTruthSquad will not blog about Manalapan for six months!

Knowing da love, admiration, and respect da members of da Cadre show daTruthSquad, then if this friendly wager doesn't get them to actively campaign and try to make an actual election out of this, then nothing will.

Remember, members of da Cadre, if both da Manalapan Democrat Unknown Candidates defeat both of da Manalapan GOP'ers, then daTruthSquad vows not to blog al all about Manalapan for one year! If either "Beevis or Butthead" beat current Mayor Andy Boy, then daTruthSquad will not blog about Manalapan for six months!

Da next move, of course, is up to da Cadre and their candidates. All of a sudden, da stakes for their candidates, and their Queen, just got a whole lot bigger!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

You knew that da Manalapan Democrats had something up their sleeve. Now we know what it is. Tactic #1 - Show GOP'ers break da rules! Or, "Find Da Oldest Dirt You Can Find!"

Even though they won da election of 2006, da Manalapan Democratic leadership led by da Capo di Tutti Capi, da Boss of all Bosses Gerry "One Bourbon, One Shot & One Beer" Ward hasn't forgotten alleged improprieties they believe were allegedly orchestrated during da election by Manalapan GOP'ers and their then-candidate Little Nikki.

However, this may not be all. DaTruthSquad has heard from an embedded source within da Cadre that da Manalapan Democrats also questioned who paid for a plane that had a banner attached to it on election day. They were also not impressed with some responses that Little Nikki gave on some of their questions, and possibly unanswered questions.

Here's what daTruthSquad knows:

1. There are open questions as to who was da actual treasurer of da Little Nikki campaign. It could be possible that Little Nikki may not have known who was doing what behind da scenes. Regardless, as da "name" on da candidate form, that should not excuse her from not knowing.

2. There are also open questions as to who was da actual campaign manager. Da name listed on forms that daTruthSquad saw through da complaint was Martin Mabe. However, was he really in charge of da campaign? There are some who believe that he may have been da "MINO" - "manager in name only." That is a question nobody really knows da answer to, but it appears da Capo may try to use this in some way.

3. Why bring da complaint now - 4 years later when many people wouldn't know who or what a "Nikki Pezzullo" is?

DaTruth to Question 3 is simple. During 2007, 2008 and 2009, da theory that there was an unwritten alliance becomes more clear. Why pick a fight with da guy who brought da pizza to da pizza and beer party? Da losers of those election years had about as much of a chance of winning as a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest. However, since da Manalapan Democrats were butt-kicked out of da alliance by Team Andy Boy and his handlers, da gloves are off and now, we see three plus years after da fact, da dust was blown off this complaint and now it becomes news in da newspaper - and here on daTruthSquad - which it seems is what da Cadre really wants.

Next question - will this matter?

DaTruth is, by itself, this news is about important as finding out Governor Christie has a weight issue, or that New Jersey borders da Atlantic Ocean. However, when you have a Capo and a Queen who most likely feel betrayed by Team Andy Boy and his GOP handlers, and da Manalapan Democrats who were in alliance-mode selected two guys to run against Andy boy who we wouldn't know if we tripped over them, it means da Manalapan Democrats need to make a political case that da GOP'ers are just a bunch of good old boys who never met a rule they didn't break. It seems like their plan will begin here, with a candidate who ran during da middle of George Bush's second term.

Now, while da Little Nikki campaign appears at least for now to have nothing to do with Mayor Andy Boy, it appears that da Cadre plan here may be to tie in one of Mayor Andy Boy's handlers. A common link between da Little Nikki campaign and Mayor Andy Boy is da Manalapan GOP'er Grand Poobah, Steve "Iron Girth" McEnery. Even though Little Nikki, according to daTruthSquad sources has had nothing to do with da Manalapan GOP since after da election of 2006, Iron Girth is a link between both candidates whose both presence and girth cannot be ignored.

DaTruth is, da Manalapan Democrats have no choice. They are facing a current two-time Republican mayor along with da darling of da Yorktowne Club with two Democrat guys that you wouldn't know if you were sitting on their laps at da Olde Silver Tavern. They are so unknown that someone in our forum recently nicknamed them "Beevis and Butthead." Nobody knows who they are, where they live, what they do. Whoever these "Unknown Candidates" are, they have to work 10 times harder because they have no name recognition, da Yorktowne Club is backing da GOP'ers, and da Capo and his leaders have an ax to grind against those who pulled da alliance rug out from under them. So, a negative campaign is coming soon to Manalapan.

DaTruth is, this was not unexpected. We saw this coming after da alliance fell to dust and left da Queen on da Manalapan Township Committee island by herself. Da busting up of da allliance made da Capo look like an amateur, and left da Queen without any defenses on da governing body. Now, da only thing they have before da Queen's election campaign next year is to damage any way they can da GOP'ers campaign this year - which apparently includes da perception campaign launched by da Manalapan Democrats that da Manalapan GOP'ers somehow are rulebreakers.

Unfortunately for da Manalapan Democrats, their plan for Kingdom domination starts with nearly 4 year old information that people most likely won't care about. Where will it go from here -- wait for da next Manalapan Township Committee meeting --- if that one isn't canceled too like last week's.

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1/20/2010 A daTruthSquad Update

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!

Sad news - we regret to inform our readers of the passing of a great Township Administrator. Alayne Shepler has passed away at the young age of 68. A township administrator's township administrator, Shepler served in managerial positions in Neptune, Old Bridge, Marlboro and Manalapan with honor and dignity - and never pursued a lawsuit that wasn't just and true. Alayne - you will be missed!

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Hold on to your subpoenas -- it's happening again!

In Bordentown, New Jersey, Mayor James E. Lynch, Jr. has pushed through a resolution to condemn a website he doesn't like and demand the town shut down a blogger - AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE!!!!

LYNCH TOLD A NEWSPAPER - "We’re going to involve every agency we can in shutting this website down.”

We agree with the blog administrator that hateful forms of messages have no place in the conversations taking place here, and due to the vile nature of some of the comments those will not be posted for the safety of our readers. While we respect and honor the First Amendment, messages of hate can and will be excluded from this blog.

There has been chatter on our message board and others by some of our TruthTellers who want to place "DaTruthSquad" signs around Manalapan. DaTruthSquad respectfully suggests that nobody partake in that endeavor. Already, there are some who have littered the landscape doing just that for what has been described as a small and insignificant propogana website. DaTruthSquad believes that littering and "Hate Websites" is wrong, and da quality of Manalapan or any town is lowered by such signs and cheap forms of illegitimate advertising. Please leave signs like that to promote garage sales, and spend your money in better ways, and thank you for reading this blog and your continued support.

FYI: Congratulations are in order. It appears that since messages have been disappearing on NJ.com, this website has gained even more in popularity. Well over 5,000 viewers have come to this site in the last month alone, and trends show in the last 2 weeks the daily average has been increasing. The thanks for that go to our intelligent and caring readers, who want to know the real truth about what is happening in Manalapan. Thank you all again for your continued support. It shows those who desire to take away your liberties, replace the facts with propoganda, and support reckless spending of your tax dollars cannot stop "daTruth" from being exposed in Manalapan.

DaTruthSquad has been tipped off about news regarding da Chief Brown lawsuit, and another potential lawsuit set to hit Manalapan politicians. More details to be released soon!

Bad news, TruthTellers - an award winning "reporter" is "reporting" no more. It is with a heavy heart and not much surprise that popular reporter and multiple BaconHead Award winner Kathy Barratta is no longer employed in da newsroom at da Snoozepaper. We're all sure that with her amazing reporting background, there must be a Third-World monthly newspaper, Military Junta government propoganda machine, or dictator regime she can easily find work for. DatruthSquad wishes her well in her new endeavors - and in the future - no more "Nervous" editors!

2008 was a very interesting year to say the least. This blog ended 2007 with a victory in what has now become a landmark First Amendment decision - thanks to the fantastic work of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. In 2008, readership of this blog tripled to 59,993 unique visitors! Needless to say, this blog has become a choice for readers - due to our readers desire to seek "DaTruth" where they cannot find it in other media locations. Thanks to all of the TruthTellers and readers of this blog, for your trust, for your truth, and for helping daTruthSquad uncover political corruption wherever it may try to hide. This blog will continue where we all left off in 2008, and remain a force for daTruth, justice, and a better way of life.

CONGRATULATIONS TO NBC NEWS! At the 2nd McCain - Obama debate, their post-debate analysis included what they called "The Truth Squad!" You know what they say about "immitation...."

It is with a profound sadness that daTruthSquad reports the death of an American hero, Sgt. Coleman S. Bean. Bean, although suffering from post-traumtic stress syndrome still returned for a 2nd tour of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bean, who reportedly commited suicide was the son of Snoozepaper editor Greg Bean. Although this blog and the Snoozer editor don't always see eye to eye, this blog sends its most heartfelt wishes to Bean & his family at this most difficult time. While Sgt. Coleman Bean will not be listed among the casualties of the Iraq War, since he was not deployed at the time of his death, he is and should be considered an American hero for his steadfast honor and commitment to protecting this nation, and to this blog, Sgt. Coleman Bean is indeed a casualty of war. DaTruthSquad honors his memory, and sends condolences to the Bean family.

Congratulations are in order - - as readership of daTruthSquad has been INCREASING! According to tracking, readership has increased 18% from the same time last month!! It seems the rumor of this blog "sliding into irrelevence" as one poster claimed is greatly exaggerated - and daTruthSquad still averages about 5,000 visitors a month!!!

DaTruth about da recent DRUG BUST in Manalapan. There has been much said about da Manalapan Police and their role in da major DEA drug bust at da Manalapan Mega-Mansion. DaTruth is, according to sources Manalapan Police were WELL AWARE of what was happening in their town, but da CASE & DA ARREST WAS NOT THEIRS TO MAKE. Da drug ring had a house and base in Manalapan, but their distribution and scope was worldwide, meaning da DEA had full jurisdiction. Da Manalapan Police, along with all agencies in da Federal Operation should be commended for their fine and long-term investigation!

A special "Thank You" from daTruthSquad to all the TruthTellers who read this blog - This blog continues to generate record numbers of page views - averaging well over 6,000 per month between November-April! Readership of this blog has never been better - and it's all thanks to YOU!

A Note About Comments: Freedom of Speech is paramount, but civility is important. DaTruthSquad encourages healthy debate about all issues. As an example, when Manalapan spent TAXPAYER money to take daTruthSquad to court in a First Amendment case, the Manalapan Legal Dream Team wore very impressive suits and looked quite lawyer-like. However, while their briefcases held many files, they apparently were a little light on evidense, which is an important element to any case or point being made whether it is in front of a judge or in the court of public opinion.

1. Thanks to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the right of Free Speech is now alive and well again! The subpoenas brazenly sent by the politicians of Manalapan against daTruthSquad have been quashed by Monmouth Superior Court Judge Terence Flynn. The hard work of the EFF and attorneys Matthew Zimmerman and Frank Corrado will never be forgotten by daTruthSquad, and their hard work & dedication should not be forgotten by you!

5/06/2008 - - DaTruthSquad BREAKING NEWS!

At a recent Manalapan Township meeting, a special vote was taken to oppose the closing of the NJ State Police barracks in Wall. 4 Committeepeople voted to pass the call in opposition to kicking the State Police out of Wall. One Manalapan Township Committeeman, however, when da vote came to his turn apparently turned his back on da police and voted against keeping da State Police in Wall.Who was da holdout lone-vote not to support keeping da State Police in Wall?

YOU WON'T READ THIS IN DA LOCAL SNOOZEPAPER. Da name of that Committeeman is Andy Lucas!

Any Truthteller will tell you that you never shout "He's guilty" in a crowded political room because da police will run out of handcuffs dragging out those who have supposedly violated da law.
DaTruth cannot be hidden or manipulated as some would try to do. That is why daTruthSquad continue to seek out daTruth and present it so it cannot be hidden in da crevases that would attempt to tuck it away.